Ekin Bernay

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Artist / performance artist, dance and movement psychotherapist

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Performance art

Art Profile

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Ekin Bernay was born in Ankara in 1987. After graduating from the Department of Communication and Design at Bilkent University, she moved to London for her postgraduate studies. She completed her Master′s degree in Fashion Design Management at the University of the Arts London, London College of Fashion in 2009; and second Master′s degree in Dance Movement Psychotherapy at the University of Roehampton in 2013. She has 19 years of active dance experience, with previous performances at important stages such as Sadlers Wells and The Place. Besides being a performance artist, Bernay currently works as a dance therapist with individuals with autism and Down’s Syndrome in London.

Performances:2016, Group Mother and I, Yer, Istanbul
2015, Solo Nirvana Project, Leyla Gencer, Istanbul
2015, Solo Far From the Norm In No Form Orator, Sadlers Wells, London
2015, Solo Nirvana Project, Urla Winery, Urla
2014, Group Far From the Norm, Broadway Barking Theatre, London
2014, Group, Far From the Norm Viceklee Ignition Dance Showcase, Rose Theatre, London
2014, Group Far From the Norm H.O.H., Breaking Convention, Sadlers Wells, London
2014, Group Far From the Norm H.O.H., Resolution!, The Place, London
2014, Group Maria Fonseca Red Tears, Dance Currents 2014, Stratford Circus, London
2014, Group Maria Fonseca Red Tears, Resolution!, The Place, London
2012, Group Far From the Norm Triple Bill, Broadway Barking Theatre, London
2012, Group Sight by Side Tug of War, Sharing Stories, Nicosia
2012, Group Sight by Side Tug of War, Schuime Festival, Venice